The Patriots of Greensboro played host to the Boll Weevils of Huntersville on the afternoon of July 20^th. The afternoon sun brought temperatures up to the mid 90’s as the clubs started play with the Boll Weevils only having 7 players and the Patriots 8. Captain Treon of the Boll Weevils won the bat toss and elected to take the field. The tall grass was a big help as the Boll Weevils played without a second baseman. The tall grass proved to be tough on all strikers as only the Boll Weevils were able to tally 2 aces in the first 4 innings. With the heat taking its toll on the Patriots the Boll Weevils took the opportunity and struck the old onion well plating 11 tallies in the next 3 innings. Going into the bottom of the 8^th the Boll Weevils added one more and the Patriots avoided the goose egg tally by getting a single ace in the top half of the 9^th. The final tally saw the Boll Weevils top the Patriots 14 aces to 1. The clubs plan to meet again on August 23^rd at Cannon-Fieldcrest Stadium, the Intimidators field in Kannapolis. After the match, Captain Laudenbacher and the Patriots treated the visitors to a much needed chicken dinner.

Vintage Base Ball Family Fun Day 

When:              Saturday, August 23

Time:               3:30 pm

Where:            Kannapolis Intimidators, Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium

Who:               All Ages

Cost:                Discount tickets will be available at HPRD offices